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EGLISE SAINT CHRISTOPHE

Original discovery of 13th century wall paintings, enhanced by innovative technological processes

Address : Rue de la Vieille Église
85500 MESNARD-LA-BAROTIERE
FRANCE

Contact: EGLISE SAINT CHRISTOPHE

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Presentation of: EGLISE SAINT CHRISTOPHE

The old church, which dates back to the 11th century, is now a treasure trove of medieval art. Its murals are currently one of the finest examples of Gothic religious decoration in western France.
A thousand years of frescoes and murals in the Vendée: an audio presentation devoted to a thousand years of pictorial art in the Vendée, and an interactive table dedicated to the painted cycle of the church choir, based on the latest scientific knowledge.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Romanesque
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Average duration of visit (groupes) : @duration of visit
Visit languages
Audio guide: English, French
Access map, location
Puy du Fou: 18 Km
Services
Interactive terminal
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
©Mairie-Mesnard
©Mairie-Mesnard

Other: Patrimoine religieux

Abbaye Royale

SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM

The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.